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    I'm hanging this weekend and welcome anyone intersted.. NW IL

    I'm camping at Big River State Forest near Keithsburg, IL this Saturday night. The entire park is mature pines that are spaced nicely for hanging.. It's $8 a night per person..


    http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt...1/BIGRIVER.HTM

    I've never been at this park in a hammock but it seems that it should work nicely.. I've camped in a tent here a couple times with the group that does the IL Moto Guzzi Rally and I want to get out and enjoy some new equipment.. I'll be wandering the NW IL area before getting to the park around 4pm.. If anyone's interested, you've got my plans and feel free to post here or PM me for phone number.

    Nothing fancy, nothing special, just want to get out and camp. Maybe find someplace local to eat and enjoy a couple beers around a campfire.. I'll be on motorcycle, or maybe my 20 year old Honda scooter, but either way I'll be on 2 wheels..
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    Since I'm wild and crazy, and have ZERO plans, I'm also open to suggestions at going elsewhere if someone's interested..

    I'm headed out tomorrow morning and if nobody replies, I'll be going to Keithsburg.. Supposed to be a low of 70 and no rain..
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    Well, due to lack of interest and short lead time, I'm typing this from my laptop at home..

    We'll try again at a later date, with more time and etc..
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    Looks like a nice area though quite a long drive for me. And yes, to me very little notice for such an expedition. Here's to better luck next time!
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    was a work weekend for me. never been there before..

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    I haven't been there with hammock eyes, but I know it's all pines and they're spaced nicely for hanging..
    I've been there a couple times for the IL Guzzi Rally but that was prior to my hammock life.
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    The reason I picked it was because of the amount of trees per campsite.. I'll need to do some investigation.
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    Looks like a nice spot. Have you gone yet? I have to visit this site a bit more often.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryn8tor View Post
    Looks like a nice spot. Have you gone yet? I have to visit this site a bit more often.
    No, I didn't go.. It was a little bit of a last minute thing, and pretty much smack dab in the middle of Graduation party season..

    I'll let this thread die and either call something out later in the season.. I should have called out a more precise location in the title, also..
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    And followed the thread naming convention... though most don't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dux View Post
    And followed the thread naming convention... though most don't.
    I wasn't aware of that until you brought it up. Silly stickies..
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